The Consortium for Enhancing University Responsiveness to Agribusiness Development (CURAD) is an innovative, autonomous agribusiness incubator established in 2012 by Makerere University, NUCAFE, and NARO, with support from DANIDA under the FARA-UniBRAIN Programme.
As a public–private partnership initiative, CURAD supports farmers, farmer organizations, agro-entrepreneurs, students, graduates, start-ups, and SMEs to transform ideas into competitive agribusiness enterprises. We are driven by a vision to produce innovative young entrepreneurs and agribusiness leaders who champion productivity, profitability, and job creation in the agricultural sector.
Early mornings, early responsibility In Namutumba District, 35-year-old Asabaawebwa Jeska begins her day long before the first customers taste Nyonta Mango Juice. Some days, she coordinates fruit deliveries from nearby villages. On others, she is reviewing production schedules, engaging with team members, or navigating difficult rural